Coming Out to Your Doctor
Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.
Health & Aging
Fear of discrimination causes many LGBTQ+ people to avoid seeking care. And when they do get treatment, studies have shown that LGBTQ+ people are often not treated with the respect or cultural competence that all patients deserve.
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Resources for the LGBTQ Community Around COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues sweeping the world, hundreds of thousands of people have contracted the virus, and every community has been affected. The LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. — along with…
QTBIPOC Mental Health and Well-Being
LGBTQ+ people of color, similar to their broader LGBTQ+ community, experience alarmingly high rates of mental health challenges. It disrupts their daily lives and can be life-threatening, especially for children…
Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients
Below are links to resource pages that may be of interest to LGBTQ+ patients.
Healthcare Facilities Search
Use this tool to find healthcare facilities near you that are evaluated in the Healthcare Equality Index. The HEI 2024 features nearly 2400 healthcare facilities nationwide, including those that actively…
What To Do If You Experience Discrimination
The LGBTQ+ community is more likely to experience discrimination in healthcare settings than our non-LGBTQ+ counterparts – learn about steps you can take if you aren’t treated fairly.
HRC’s Guide to Getting It Right: Reporting about HIV
This guide is meant to be a starting point for reporters, journalists, bloggers, and community advocates interested in covering the the HIV epidemic both accurately and compassionately.
Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children
When a child shows signs of distress about their gender, or a family feels they could use more support in raising a gender-expansive child, it's a good idea to connect…
HRC Partners with the PRIDE Study
HRC is proud to partner with The PRIDE Study - the first nationwide, large-scale, long-term health study of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+), or another…
Debunking Common Myths About HIV
Read responses to myths that 'HIV is a gay disease' or a 'death sentence,' and find other important information about getting tested.
Love Conquers Hate
